2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 315 Progressive — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 285 MOT tests, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 315 Progressive recorded a 92.3% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail at 7.3%, so the 2022 Sprinter 315 Progressive sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.6%) and brakes (3.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and brake pads — headlamp aim alone was recorded 14 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2022 Sprinter 315 Progressive fails 8.1% of the time in the 0-30k band and 9.6% at 60-90k, a spread of only 1.5 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 19.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 5.9% of tests failed in 2023 against 9.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.6% | 16 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.2% | 9 |
| 3 | Tyres | 2.8% | 8 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.5% | 7 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.8% | 5 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.4% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 14 |
| 2 | Wipers | 8 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 5 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 5 |
| 5 | Shock absorbers | 5 |
| 6 | Flexible brake hoses | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 19.3% | 55 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.2% | 29 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.3% | 15 |
| 4 | Other defects | 3.9% | 11 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.8% | 8 |
| 6 | Suspension | 2.1% | 6 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 99 | 8.1% |
| 30-60k | 106 | 4.7% |
| 60-90k | 52 | 9.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 51 | 5.9% |
| 2024 | 55 | 3.6% |
| 2025 | 174 | 9.8% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Sprinter 315 Progressive
On a 2022 Sprinter 315 Progressive, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (5.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (3.2% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Tyres (2.8% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 315 Progressives pass their MOT?
92.3% of the 285 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 315 Progressive MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 315 Progressive?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.6% of tests, followed by brakes (3.2%).
Does the 2022 Sprinter 315 Progressive get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.1% in the 0-30k band to 9.6% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 285 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.